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Patent CA-2573218-A1 (CA)
Title: Bendable cylinder
Inventor: MANTOVAARA TUOMO
IPC: B65H23/025
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A bendable cylinder (1, 2), especially a spreader for spreading a web-like material, said cylinder comprising a continuos tubular cylinder jacket (1) of composite material and a fixed shaft part (2) on which the cylinder jacket is rotatably mounted with at least two bearings (31, 32) at either end, and said cylinder additionally comprising a bending mechanism provided at either end of the cylinder jacket and comprising an adjusting part (5), such as an adjusting screw, for bending the cylinder jacket, which cylinder has an inner bushing part (33) fitted at least partially inside the cylinder at either end of it, the bending mechanism being fitted in said bushing part, so that, to bend and adjust the cylinder jacket (1), the angular position between a shaft portion (22) and the bushing part (33) is changed, and the bearings (31 , 32) at either end are fitted between the inner bushing part (3) and an outer bushing part (30) fixedly arranged inside the cylinder jacket, and the inner and outer bushing parts, the bending mechanism and the bearings form a module (3) that can be mounted as a single unit.
Patent CA-2574109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YANG JIACHENG
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Disclosed are methods relating to cell membrane fragments associated with microbeads, so that the characteristics of the cells the fragments originated from can be determined. The fragments can be oriented with what was the outer surface of the cell membrane facing outwardly, so that the antigens associated with the membrane can be contact with ligands (including antibodies) to antigens in the membranes which would be accessible to antibodies in vivo. The system is useful, inter alia, for detection of panel reactive antibodies in donor serum, as well as detection of other cell membrane antigens; or quantitation of particular cell membrane antigens.
Patent CA-2574257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NEUKIRCH WERNER
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: The disposable tap (1) can be placed in the upper area of the lateral wall of the liquid container. The tap has a lateral inlet aperture (21), which is oriented downward when the tap is mounted, and which can be sealed to an ascending tube, and includes device is controlling the entrance of liquid into the tap and to the outlet.
Patent CA-2575983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEBERRY DAVID W
IPC: C01G11/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: Generally, the present invention provides a method and apparatus (100) for removing a vapor phase contaminant from a gas stream, thereby reducing the concentration of the vapor phase contaminant in the gas stream. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for removing a vapor phase contaminant from a gas stream, comprising contacting a gas stream comprising a vapor phase contaminant with a first side of a membrane (140); sorbing the vapor phase contaminant using the membrane (140); reacting the vapor phase contaminant into an reacted form of the vapor phase contaminant; transporting the reacted form of the vapor phase contaminant through the membrane (140) to a second side of the membrane (140); contacting the second side of the membrane (140) with a liquid; and dissolving the reacted form of the vapor phase contaminant into the liquid. Methods for making a membrane comprising a metal for use in the present invention is also described.
Patent CA-2577451-A1 (CA)
Title: Compositions methods and systems for pulmonary delivery of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b and other therapeutic proteins
Inventor: BALWANI GUL P
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations which are free of products derived from human or animal origin and which maintain high biological activity and high chemical and physical stability of alpha-type interferon, and proteins in general, for an extended period of time. Methods of producing stable aerosol formulations of the same for delivery to the lungs are also provided, as well as systems and methods of delivering the formulations to the lungs for systemic absorption.
Patent CA-2578322-A1 (CA)
Title: Annular disk for reduction of anastomotic tissue and methods of using the same
Inventor: BETTUCHI MICHAEL J
IPC: A61B17/11
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent tissue sections is provided. The apparatus includes an anastomosis device including an anvil assembly having a shaft which is selectively attachable to a tubular body portion, wherein the tubular body portion includes at least one annular row of staples operatively disposed therein. The apparatus further includes a disk having an outer terminal portion and a substantially centrally located aperture. The disk includes an adhesive material at the outer terminal portion. Wherein the outer terminal portion of the disk extends radially outward beyond the outer-most row of the at least one annular row of staples to adhesively attach the tissue sections together radially outward of the at least one annular row of staples.
Patent CA-2579377-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE SUNG-MAN
IPC: H01M10/052
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving charge/discharge cycle characteristics of a lithium secondary battery using a Si based anode active material, the method comprising surface-treating a surface of an anode current collector to have specific morphology, and preferably vapor-depositing a silicon film, as the anode active material by sputtering under application of bias voltage to the surface-treated anode current collector, and/or disposing an adhesive layer between the surface-treated anode current collector and silicon film, so as to reinforce bondability between the anode current collector and active material, ultimately leading to improvement of charge/discharge characteristics of the battery.
Patent CA-2581109-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ST GEORGE-HYSLOP PETER
IPC: C12Q1/37
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to modulators of .gamma.-secretase and to methods and uses related thereto. In one embodiment the modulators do not modulate .epsilon.-secretase activity. In another embodiment the invention relates to presenilin complex component. In one embodiment the presenilin component is TMP21.
Patent CA-2581285-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus and method for generating reports from shared objects
Inventor: WHEADON BLAIR THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: The invention includes a computer readable medium with executable instructions to generate a report. The executable instructions include executable instructions to supply a prompt group corresponding to a cascading prompt. A  list of values is accessed to identify values to be supplied to the prompt group. Prompt presentation values are selected in accordance with access restrictions for a specified user. Parameters are selected based upon the prompt presentation values. A report is then generated based upon the parameters. Thus, the specified user receives a personalized report in accordance with the access restrictions.
Patent CA-2581786-A1 (CA)
Title: Methodologies linking patterns from multi-modality datasets
Inventor: REIMAN ERIC M
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A method is disclosed to acquire imaging and non-imaging datasets from like objects. A linkage is found using a partial least squares (PLS) technique between imaging and non-imaging datasets. The linkage is then reduced to an expression of a single numerical assessment. The single numerical assessment is then used as an objective, quantified assessment of the differences and similarities between the objects. The data each dataset can be aspects of performance, physical characteristics, or measurements of appearance.
Patent CA-2582032-A1 (CA)
Title: Advanced turbulator arrangements for microcircuits
Inventor: ABDEL-MESSEH WILLIAM
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A passageway is provided through which a cooling fluid flows in a first direction. The passageway has a plurality of trip strips positioned within the passageway. Adjacent one of the trip strips are oriented to converge towards each other at a first end to form an apex portion and to form a region in which turbulence is created. The apex portion is oriented at an angle with respect to the first direction.
Patent CA-2582058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOCCOLI PAUL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: There is disclosed a sensor which, when integrated into a dimming system, ca n turn the dimmer on and off, and vice versa. As an example, lights which are connected to the dimmer can be turned on by using the dimmer, the light level can be adjusted to provide a level of illumination desired by an occupant, and the sensor can turn off the lights when the room is vacant. The sensor here disclosed provides sensing functionality to a dimming system, and the sensors can be remotely controlled by other sensors, dimmers and dimmer remotes.
Patent CA-2585181-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BEGLE GUNTRAM
IPC: B66B13/30
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an elevator installation which comprises an elevator car (12) which is displaceably arranged inside an elevator hoistway (11) between landings (S1, S2). Said elevator car (12) has a car door (14) and the elevator hoistway (11) has respective hoistway doors (13) on the landings (S1, S2). The car door (14) or the hoistway door (13) is associated with a door sill profile (16). The aim of the invention is to point out a gap (30) or a step between the elevator car (12) and the landing (S1, S2). For this purpose, at least one light module (20, 21, 22) is arranged in the door sill profile (16) of the elevator car (12) or of the landing (S1, S2).
Patent CA-2587869-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RAMSDELL RICHARD A
IPC: B01J19/26
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: An SNCR distribution grid for introducing a NOx reducing reactant into a flue gas flow. The grid is made of one or more elements (60) which are formed by fluid-cooled tubes (66) to which membrane pieces (68) are attached, preferably by welding, to form conduits (70) in between the tubes. The fluid-cooled tubes (66) may be cooled by water and/or steam and the distribution grid is disposed in the flue gas flow. To admit the reactant (62) into the flue gas, nozzles (72) are provided in the membrane (68) and the reactant is conveyed from a location external of the furnace or combustor enclosure, into the conduits (70) so formed, and thence out into the flue gas flow via the nozzles (72).
Patent CA-2590058-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible carrier
Inventor: MOREAU JASON R
IPC: B65D71/50
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A flexible carrier (10) for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet (20) and a plurality of container receiving apertures (25) formed in the flexible sheet (20) . An array of the container receiving apertures (25) extend longitudinally across the flexible sheet (20) wherein each container receiving aperture (25) is substantially rectangular and includes an aperture perimeter that increases more than 42% following application to a container.
Patent CA-2591049-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUN HONGQIAO
IPC: C10J3/06
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for use in controlling the apparatus are disclosed.  The apparatus includes a purified hydrogen generator; at least one of a compression unit, a storage unit, and a dispensing unit; and a system controller. The system controller is capable of monitoring the operation of the hydrogen generator and the compression unit, storage unit, or dispensing unit at a system level and shutting down at least one of hydrogen generator and the compression unit, storage unit, or dispensing unit upon the detection of a dangerous condition. The method includes monitoring the generation of a purified hydrogen stream from a system level; monitoring the at least one of a compression, a storage, and a dispensing of the purified hydrogen gas stream from the system level in concert with monitoring the purified hydrogen gas stream generation; and shutting down at least one of the purified hydrogen gas stream generation and the compression, the storage, or the dispensing upon the detection of a dangerous condition at the system level.
Patent CA-2591859-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for well completion in steam breakthrough wells
Inventor: NGUYEN PHILIP D
IPC: C09K8/575
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: Methods of steam flooding for stimulating hydrocarbon production are provided.    In general, the methods comprise the steps of: (A) injecting a mutual solvent preflush fluid capable of dissolving oil into the near-wellbore region of at least a portion of a wellbore; (B) injecting an aqueous preflush fluid further comprising a surfactant capable of oil-wetting silica; (C) injecting a treatment fluid into the near-wellbore region, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a curable resin, and wherein: (i) when injected, the curable resin is in an uncured state; and (ii) after being cured, the curable resin is stable up to at least 350°F (177°C); and (D) driving steam to break through the near-wellbore region.
Patent CA-2594463-A1 (CA)
Title: Center heated die plate for underwater pelletizer
Inventor: FRIDLEY MICHAEL A
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A center heated die plate (10) for an underwater pelletizer radiates heat outwardly to the extrusion orifices (20) and die faces of the die plate thereby maintaining the die plate (10) and extrusion orifices (20) at an elevated temperature to obtain optimum flow of molten polymer through the extrusion orifices. In one embodiment, a centrally located heating plate (26 ) is mounted in a recess (24) on the upstream face (18) of the die plate (10) inwardly of the nose cone (16) . In a second embodiment, a cylindrical heati ng coil (70) is placed in a hollow central core (62) of the die plate (60) between the nose cone (74) on the upstream side (64) and an insulation plug or plate (82) on the downstream side (66) . Heating leads (34, 76) extend throu gh a single radial hole (36, 78) in the die plate (10, 60) to provide power to the center heating element (26, 70) .
Patent CA-2595975-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAIGNARD DANIEL-HENRI
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: Composés de formule (I) : et leur utilisation comme agents hypoglycemiants et hypolipemiants
Patent CA-2598528-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of bioactive glycoproteins from inactive starting material
Inventor: ZANDER NORBERT
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a conjugate comprising a glycoprotein and a polymer or a derivative of said polymer, wherein the polymer is a hydroxyalkylstarch (HAS), the method comprising the steps a) reacting said glycoprotein with a modified polyol carrying attached thereto, by a covalent linkage, a functional group Z, in the presence of a transferase capable of catalysing formation of a covalent linkage between the glycoprotein and said modified polyol, yielding a glycoprotein covalently linked to a polyol carrying attached thereto, by a covalent linkage, at least one functional group Z, and b) reacting at least one functional group A of the polymer or the derivative thereof with the at least one functional group Z of the glycoprotein added to said glycoprotein during step a), and thereby forming a covalent linkage.
Patent CA-2598618-A1 (CA)
Title: Valve, especially for a breast shield set
Inventor: STADELMANN URS
IPC: A61M39/24
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a valve comprising a valve seat (6) and a valve member (7) with a circular membrane (70). The valve member (7) is located above the valve seat (6) so as to sealingly close the same when resting on the valve seat (6). The valve seat (6) and the valve member (7) are provided with openings (64, 65, 71, 73) that are offset relative to each other and form a free passage when the membrane (70) of the valve member (7) is lifted. The membrane (70) of the valve member (7) encompasses elongate openings (71) that are evenly distributed along a circle within the periphery of the membrane (70), said circle preferably being provided with the same center as the membrane (70).  The elongate openings (71) are separated from each other by means of webs (72) while the membrane (70) is embodied in a weakened manner adjacent to said webs (72). The inventive valve is inexpensive and easy to produce, reliable to use, and is subject very little deformation even during major changes in temperature while being suitable particularly for use in breast cup sets in order to reduce the dead volume.
Patent CA-2600300-A1 (CA)
Title: Ozonated water dispenser
Inventor: ZULIK RICHARD S
IPC: A47K5/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: An ozonated water dispenser allows a user to kill bacteria and microbiological organisms on their hands or other objects. The dispenser includes a reservoir, a pump, and an ozonated water delivery means downstream from the pump to dispense pressurized ozonated water in a fine mist. The delivery means includes a mister and a control valve, such as a solenoid, to restrict water flow in a water line to build up water pressure between the pump and the control valve to overcome the mister's cracking pressure. A water ozonation means is provided downstream from the ozonated water delivery means, and in communication with an inlet of the reservoir to recirculate water. This dispenser uses regular tap water and can be employed as an alternative to a sanitizing gel, or when use of a gel is not practical or desirable, such as for sanitizing fresh produce after its purchase.
Patent CA-2601526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MANGONE ANTONIO VINCENZO
IPC: A42B3/32
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A protective helmet, particularly for sports and work use, comprising a rigid outer shell which itself comprises a front cap (2) having a concavity able to cover at least the upper part of the cranium, and a rear cap (3) having a concavity able to cover the rear part of the cranium. Said caps (2, 3) are mutually movable, the rear cap (3) being connected to the front cap (2) in such a manner as to rotate relative to this latter about an axis (A) transverse to the vertical plane of symmetry of the cranium, between a raised position and a lowered position.
Patent CA-2603615-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods of reducing viral infection and kits therefore
Inventor: SEIDAH NABIL
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A use of a PCSK9 activator for reducing a PCSK9-dependent viral infection in a biological system infected by the virus and a use of a activator for modulating the expression of a tetraspanin protein at the surface of cells of a biological system expressing the protein.
Patent CA-2605581-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CAPPARELLA ELISA
IPC: A01N51/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation characterised by the simultaneous presence in cyclodextrin based supramolecular complexes, of two components, one of which possesses insecticidal, acaricidal, fungicidal, snailcidal or vermicidal activity and the other possesses an activity synergistic with the first, enhancing its effectiveness. The biologically active substance is chosen from the following classes of chemical products: carbamates, organophosphates, thioureas, pentatomic or hexatomic heterocycles in which 1 , 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms are present. The synergistic substance can be chosen from components containing at least one aromatic or non aromatic carbocyclic ring, such as piperonyl butoxide, sesamol, verbutin or MGK 264. For the same dose, the activity of the present formulations is greater than that of the mixture of the two active components alone or separately complexed with cyclodextrin. The process for preparing said formulation and its use for the activities herein indicated are further aspects of the present invention.
Patent CA-2605704-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON KENT
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2006-05-01
Abstract: A medical implant (10) is provided that includes a bone plate (12) having an aperture (14, 114) therethrough. The aperture (14, 114) receives a portion of the bone anchor (20, 120). A retention mechanism (30) is coupled to the bone plate (12). The retention mechanism (30) includes a retainer (16, 116) and a biasing member (18). The biasing member (18) is operatively engaged with at least the retainer (16, 116). The insertion of the bone anchor (20, 120) in the aperture (14, 114) causes the retainer (16, 116) to move to a first position and elastically deform the biasing member (18). The biasing member (18) causes the retainer (16, 116) to move to the second position to retain the bone anchor (20, 120) in the bone plate (12).
Patent CA-2606012-A1 (CA)
Title: Mobile vehicle inspection system
Inventor: YANG ZHONGRONG
IPC: G01N23/02
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A mobile vehicle inspection system comprising: a moving device; a driving device for driving the moving device to move during scanning inspection; a radiation source disposed on the moving device for emitting a ray; a rotary table pivotally disposed on the moving device; an upright post installed on the rotary table at a lower end of the upright post so as to be rotatable with the rotary table; a traverse detector beam with a first array of detectors, traverse detector beam having an end connected with an upper end of the upright post; an upright detector beam with a second array of detectors, the upright detector beam having an upper end connected with the other end of the traverse detector beam, and extending downwards from the other end of the traverse detector beam so that the upright post, the traverse detector beam and the upright detector beam constitute a frame of a substantial inverted "U" shape, wherein the traverse detector beam and the upright detector beam can swing, by pivoting the upright post, between a retracted position in which they are retracted to the moving device and a projected position in which they are projected from the moving device, and wherein when the traverse detector beam and the upright detector beam are located in the projected position, a ray emitted from the radiation source is located immediately opposite the first array of detectors and the second array of detectors so as to inspect a vehicle to be inspected which passes through the inverted-"U"-shaped frame.  With the above configuration, it is not necessary to fold the upright detector beam of the mobile vehicle inspection system during driving the scanning vehicle or during scanning inspection. In addition, the system is simple in structure, convenient in manufacturing and adjusting, large in scanning scope, light in weight, and low in cost.
Patent CA-2606075-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAWRENCE JENNIFER
IPC: B32B7/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: Films for inflatable cushions are disclosed. Generally, each of the disclosed films includes a pair of web layers that are aligned to be generally coextensive and that are sealed together by longitudinal and/or transverse seals that cooperatively define the boundaries of inflatable chambers.
Patent CA-2606173-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OGOSHI KOJI
IPC: B23K11/11
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: The present invention concerns a structure for supporting a welding backbar (13) to be used as an auxiliary electrode plate in a spot-welding operation.  The structure includes a plurality of leaf springs (21, 22, 23) laminated on a bracket (27) fixed to a base (32). Each of the leaf springs is fixed at one end portion to the bracket by means of first bolts (26). The backbar (13) is fixed to the other end portions of the leaf springs (21, 22, 23) by means of second bolts (35).